Grade 8 Science Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'moisture' mean?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. An amount of liquid (water) in something

• D. Allowing water, oil, or gas to pass through it

What is the definition of 'gravity'?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. An amount of liquid (water) in something

• D. Allowing water, oil, or gas to pass through it

How does 'affect' relate to something?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. An amount of liquid (water) in something

• D. To cause a change in something

What is the meaning of 'intense'?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. Very strong

• D. Allowing water, oil, or gas to pass through it

What does it mean for something to be 'permeable'?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. An amount of liquid (water) in something

• D. Allowing water, oil, or gas to pass through it

What is the definition of 'immense'?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. An amount of liquid (water) in something

• D. Very great in size or amount

What is a 'glacier'?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. An amount of liquid (water) in something

• D. Allowing water, oil, or gas to pass through it

What is an 'ice sheet'?

• A. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

• B. An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass

• C. The outer face or area of a thing

• D. Allowing water, oil, or gas to pass through it